Alberto Marina Castillo

Alberto Marina Castillo is a Professor at the Department of Philology and Translation, Universidad Pablo de Olavide. His research focuses on Latin literature, particularly the epigrams of Marcus Valerius Martialis, with an emphasis on prosopography, social history, and literary analysis of ancient Roman society. He is affiliated with the research groups 'Religion y Pensamiento en el Mundo Antiguo' and 'Estudios sobre Europa, el Mundo Mediterráneo y su Difusión Atlántica.' His work bridges classical philology with modern interdisciplinary approaches.

Castillo's research explores the intersection of literature and social reality in Martial's Epigrams, analyzing 'infimae personae'—marginalized figures in Roman society. His publications include studies on onomastic creativity, metaliterary techniques, and the ethical stance of poets under authoritarian regimes.

Key trends in his recent articles include the cultural symbolism of mythical creatures (e.g., dragons in literature), philological analysis of Martial's satirical díptychs, and prosopographical studies of Roman characters. These works highlight his expertise in classical reception and interdisciplinary methodologies.

He has supervised several academic projects and is active in disseminating Latin literature's relevance to contemporary literary and historical discourse.